Ernest Merisotis
Ernest Merisotis was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 93 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography
Merisotis earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Shippensburg University. His professional experience includes working for Kinard Transportation and as a former business owner. He served as an Army Reserve Officer.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Merisotis' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Eliminate Property Tax
- Excerpt: "Young families cannot afford to purchase a home because the per-month property tax escrow is simply too high. It’s time to pass House Bill 76, The Property Tax Independence Act."
Legislator’s Perks and Pensions
- Excerpt: "Ernie supports part time pay to match a part time legislature. This, along with no pension, provides for a “citizen legislature.” Ernie’s personal pledge to you, the taxpayer is to not accept a Legislator’s pension."
School Choice
- Excerpt: "Parents are best suited to choose the school that most fits their children’s academic needs. Tax dollars should follow children to their choice, be it public or private."
Protect the 2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "Self-defense is a fundamental right. The right to carry firearms for that self-defense is recognized by the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of 44 of the 50 states in this nation."
Pension Reform
- Excerpt: "All future state, county, local government and public employees should be enrolled in a Defined-Contribution** pension plan like a 401K – just as in the private sector."
2012
Merisotis' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Eliminate Property Tax
- Excerpt: "Government should not have the power to levy or raise taxes or increase spending at a rate beyond inflation and population growth without the citizens’ approval."
Legislator’s Pensions
- Excerpt: "Ernie supports part time pay to match a part time legislature. This, along with no pension, provides for a “citizen legislature.” Ernie’s personal pledge to you, the taxpayer is to not accept a Legislator’s pension."
School Choice
- Excerpt: "Parents are best suited to choose the school that most fits their children’s academic needs. Tax dollars should follow children to their choice, be it public or private."
No ObamaCare for Pennsylvania
- Excerpt: "State legislators must act immediately to overturn the already harmful effects of ObamaCare. Government interference is the largest contributing factor to the high cost of healthcare today. Individuals should be able to purchase whatever level of health insurance they need."
Protect the 2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "Self-defense is a fundamental right. The right to carry firearms for that self-defense is recognized by the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of 44 of the 50 states in this nation."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Kristin Phillips-Hill defeated Ernest Merisotis in the Republican primary. Phillips-Hill was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 93 Republican Primary, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kristin Lee Phillips-Hill |
53.5% | 2,564 |
| Ernest Merisotis | 46.5% | 2,233 |
| Total Votes | 4,797 | |
2012
Merisotis ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 93. Merisotis was defeated by incumbent Ronald Miller in the April 24 Republican primary.[6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 93 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Ronald Miller Incumbent |
59.9% | 4,620 |
| Ernerst Merisotis | 40.1% | 3,087 |
| Total Votes | 7,707 | |
Personal
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Merisotis has three children.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ernest + Merisotis + Pennsylvania + House"
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 93
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 electerniemerisotis.com, "About Ernie," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ electerniemerisotis.com, "The Issues," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 9, 2012
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